My tennants live in a property which has a shared courtyard. They keep rabbits in a hutch in the shared courtyard, and I have received 3 complaints from a neighbour that the rabbits are not looked after, are smelly and that straw from the hutch blocks drains and is not cleared up properly. I have been and inspected the property on 2 occasions in the last 6 months and would not consider the rabbits to be badly looked after. The neighbour is demanding that I get rid of the rabbits. My reaction is that the neighbour and my tenant should sort it out between them, or should I advise my tenant in writing that a complaint has been made? Please advise what my legal obligations are. I don't see why I should evict an otherwise good tenant.
Complaints from neighbours: my tenant keeps rabbits
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Tell the neighbour to contact RSPCA they are the only ones that can deal with the neglect issue. Its possible the tenants have had a falling out with their neighbour and they are trying to cause trouble.
Let the neighbour know that you cannot interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the tenant and that unless you are called out re the drains there is no issue for you to answer!GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING: I am a woman and am therefore prone to episodes of PMT... if you don't like what I have to say you can jolly well put it in your pipe and SMOKE IT!!
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Originally posted by justaboutsane View PostTell the neighbour to contact RSPCA they are the only ones that can deal with the neglect issue. Its possible the tenants have had a falling out with their neighbour and they are trying to cause trouble.
Let the neighbour know that you cannot interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the tenant and that unless you are called out re the drains there is no issue for you to answer!
1. Does the Letting Agreement prohibit pets? If so, T is in breach: s.8 Notice on ground 12?
2. Is the property leasehold? If it is, L's keeping of pets [T's actions imputed to him] may be breach of covenant.JEFFREY SHAW, solicitor [and Topic Expert], Nether Edge Law*
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Originally posted by jeffrey View PostNot quite.
1. Does the Letting Agreement prohibit pets? If so, T is in breach: s.8 Notice on ground 12?.The advice I give should not be construed as a definitive answer, and is without prejudice or liability. You are advised to consult a specialist solicitor or other person of equal legal standing.
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Originally posted by Paul_f View PostNot necessarily - an outright prohibition is likely to be considered an unfair contract term.
Please explain why you believe it is likely to be considered an unfair term*
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"...likely to be considered..."
Isn't precise legal argument a wonderful thing, folks?JEFFREY SHAW, solicitor [and Topic Expert], Nether Edge Law*
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Originally posted by jeffrey View Post"...likely to be considered..."
Isn't precise legal argument a wonderful thing, folks?Health Warning
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Hi
Just to flag that since the new Animal Welfare Act came in last year, owners can be prosecuted for keeping rabbits in a hutch 24/7 as it is deemed cruel. The new Law states they must have a large run with roof height large enough that the rabbits can stand on their back legs, and must also have access to a large, grassy area to run around in on a daily basis. So if your tenants neighbours get the RSPCA involved then unless they start looking after them properly, they will be taken away from them and re-homed.
Lyndy Lou
(An animal lover!!)
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Hope that Glenn Close knows this.JEFFREY SHAW, solicitor [and Topic Expert], Nether Edge Law*
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Originally posted by Lyndy Lou View PostJust to flag that since the new Animal Welfare Act came in last year, owners can be prosecuted for keeping rabbits in a hutch 24/7 as it is deemed cruel.
Originally posted by Lyndy Lou View PostThe new Law states they must have a large run with roof height large enough that the rabbits can stand on their back legs, and must also have access to a large, grassy area to run around in on a daily basis.
Originally posted by Lyndy Lou View PostSo if your tenants neighbours get the RSPCA involved then unless they start looking after them properly, they will be taken away from them and re-homed.
Originally posted by Lyndy Lou View PostLyndy Lou
(An animal lover!!)
Lastly, I too find rabbits tasty, and would much prefer to eat one of these than a chicken. Dead easy to kill too - it's catching the wild ones that is the challenge.On some things I am very knowledgeable, on other things I am stupid. Trouble is, sometimes I discover that the former is the latter or vice versa, and I don't know this until later - maybe even much later. Because of the number of posts I have done, I am now a Senior Member. However, read anything I write with the above in mind.
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Originally posted by Esio Trot View Post
Obviously there may be no connection here, but I do find it strange how many animal lovers tend to have a greater affinity for those that look sweet and cuddly.
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If an example of the law's application is needed one only needs to look to "Dolphin Friendly" Tuna. Well it's not very Tuna-friendly is it? I bet if Tunafish could balance balls on their noses and perform other endearing anthropomorphic tricks then they wouldn't find themselves between 2 slices of bread so often would they?Health Warning
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